Manager, Machining Engineering

Machining Engineering Manager

Directs and coordinates machining engineering activities related to CNC machining processes, manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible for leading machining engineering personnel in developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing methods to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs and oversees machining engineering activities for CNC lathes, CNC mills, robotic systems, automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and related manufacturing processes.
• Leads machining engineers and engineering technicians in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling strategies, and process improvements.
• Develops and implements methods to improve production efficiency, reduce scrap, minimize downtime, and improve product quality.
• Oversees development of CNC programs, setup procedures, tooling requirements, work holding concepts, and machining process standards.
• Provides technical leadership and troubleshooting support for machining operations, equipment issues, process concerns, and quality-related problems.
• Reviews and approves engineering change requests, process changes, tooling changes, and manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinates installation, startup, validation, and optimization of new machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with engineering and production requirements.
• Develops and manages capital equipment projects, including cost analysis, budgeting, justification, vendor coordination, and implementation.
• Collaborates with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support manufacturing goals and customer requirements.
• Develops and maintains process documentation including PFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, setup sheets, and standardized work instructions.
• Monitors machining performance metrics and recommends corrective actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Participates in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to customer complaints, internal defects, and equipment failures.
• Ensures compliance with all company safety policies, quality standards, and applicable customer or regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for development and adherence to quality system procedures, policies, and instructions.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives including lean manufacturing, cost reduction, waste elimination, and productivity improvement projects.
• Conducts employee training and development related to machining processes, CNC operations, tooling, and engineering systems.

Directly supervises machining engineers, engineering technicians, and other assigned personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, customer specifications, quality standards, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Ability to prepare reports, procedures, presentations, and correspondence. Must be able to read and understand English.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts including geometry, trigonometry, statistical analysis, process capability studies, and manufacturing calculations. Ability to interpret engineering data and apply mathematical operations to process improvement, tooling analysis, machine capability, and production efficiency evaluations.

Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions, engineering drawings, blueprints, and process documentation. Ability to solve complex manufacturing and machining-related problems involving multiple variables and production constraints.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.